Some bunker suppliers have approached this Directorate with problems associated with submitting the Certificate of Incorporation while applying for approval as a registered bunker supplier. Firms which are not registered with Registrar of Companies are especially encountering this problem. In order to avoid hardship especially to Companies which are "Partnership Firms" or "Limited Liability Firms", this Directorate hereby amends the Annex II of the applicable guidelines i.e FORM No. DGS/BUNKER SUPPLIER REGISTRATION-01, which is enclosed herewith for ready reference. All other guidelines as per Eng Circular 45 and the amendments to the Guidelines for registration as Bunker Suppliers as per MARPOL Annex VI 73/78 remain unchanged.

This issues with the approval of the Director General of Shipping & ex-officio Addl. Secretary to the Govt. of India